Hybrid Interim Best Interest Assessor – Lead Complex Safeguarding

Connect2Dudley; Dudley; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect2Dudley is seeking an Interim Best Interest Assessor in Dudley to provide leadership and professional expertise in complex statutory assessments under the Mental Capacity Act. You will lead Multi-agency collaboration, protect human rights, and supervise staff as required, with a focus on best-interest decisions.

The role is a 3-month contract with hybrid working, offering competitive hourly rates (£30 PAYE / £39.24 Umbrella) and a professional environment in Adult Social Care.

Qualifications

• Be an approved mental health professional (AMHP) or a registered social worker, or a qualified nurse/OT/psychologist.
• Must have completed a Post Qualifying Award – Best Interest Assessor (BIA).
• Up-to-date registration with the relevant regulatory body.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor a workload of complex cases involving risk and organise work activities, prioritising tasks.
• Make complex decisions about Mental Capacity and safeguarding concerns and lead complex assessments.
• Chair and facilitate meetings and contribute to safeguarding processes.
• Lead on Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards assessments and renewals or reviews as required.
• Supervise staff as identified by leadership, and deputise for Advanced Practitioner as needed.
• Collaborate with families and a wide range of stakeholders to ensure high-quality services.

Education

AMHP

BIA

Job description

Connect2Dudley is seeking an Interim Best Interest Assessor in Dudley to provide leadership and professional expertise in complex statutory assessments under the Mental Capacity Act. You will lead Multi-agency collaboration, protect human rights, and supervise staff as required, with a focus on best-interest decisions.

The role is a 3-month contract with hybrid working, offering competitive hourly rates (£30 PAYE / £39.24 Umbrella) and a professional environment in Adult Social Care.